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FN55 ZNJ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,890 mi
Last recorded177,890 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 ZNJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 177,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 159,593 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 5 Jun 2019 159,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 4 Jun 2018 151,440 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 151,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED AND FLASHING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED AND FLASHING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED AND FLASHING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING BRACKET SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 May 2017 137,437 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 137,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 128,701 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 117,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 102,700 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 102,555 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level on minimum

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 20 Apr 2013 84,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,081 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,713 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,162 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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FN55 ZNJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN55 ZNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN55 ZNJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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